EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH
Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the United States, affecting over 40 million adults ages 18 and older (about 18.1% of the population) and about 7% of children every year.
Need immediate help?
If you or someone you know is in danger of hurting themselves or someone else — or if there’s any type of health emergency — please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
What to Look For
How anxiety might show up
Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. But when a person regularly feels increased or ongoing worry or fear, they may have an anxiety disorder.
Types of anxiety disorders include:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Phobia-related disorders (examples include fear of flying, fear of heights, fear of certain animals)
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
Need immediate help?
If you or someone you know is in danger of hurting themselves or someone else — or if there’s any type of health emergency — please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease that we all experience and can help us react during dangerous or threatening situations. If you find yourself feeling more anxious than usual and if anxiety is interfering with your daily life, that may signal an anxiety disorder.
A person feeling anxious can have symptoms that are both physical and emotional, including:
- Excessive worry or fear (feeling on edge)
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- Worry that something bad is going to happen
- Increased heart rate
- Rapid breathing and hyperventilating
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Trouble sleeping
- Shaking and feeling jittery
- Stomachaches
Frequently asked questions about anxiety
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Rosecrance screens children and adults for anxiety by reviewing symptoms, discussing how often they occur and how severe they are, and reviewing an individual’s physical and medical history. Doing this helps us determine the specific treatment that you or your loved one needs.
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Anxiety is treated through a variety of Rosecrance programs and services including therapy, psychiatric services, and medication management. Your individualized treatment plan may include a combination of these services.